As the Revolutionary War unfolded and a new nation struggled toward independence, the Continental Congress took a decisive step to bind the colonies together: it established the United States Post Office. In the midst of conflict, leaders understood that communication was essential. Letters carried military intelligence, political ideas, personal news, and the connective tissue of […]
Francis Cabot Lowell is most often remembered through the institutions and places that bear his name: the City of Lowell, the Lowell Institute, and the Waltham-Lowell System of textile manufacturing. What is less often explored is how Lowell’s pioneering industrial work emerged directly from the Massachusetts merchant world of the late 18th and early 19th […]
In the nineteenth century, whaling was a driving force of the American economy. Before petroleum, whale oil illuminated homes and city streets, lubricated factory machinery, and supported the rapid expansion of industry. Spermaceti candles were among the brightest and cleanest-burning available, and baleen was used in products ranging from corsets to carriage springs. Whaling was […]
This isn’t background music — it’s a full-on rock show. Get ready for Chin Friction—an eight-piece, horn-fueled rock machine with 35+ years of North Shore and Boston shows under their […]
Mark your calendar to watch three movies that were filmed all over beautiful Beverly on the big screen at our crown jewel, the newly renovated Cabot Theater! February 10: The Proposal March 24: The Tender Bar April 14: CODA Tickets Here
Hear from Beverly neighbors Barb Fecteau of Jeopardy, Paul Guanci of Super Sub, Paul Leighton of the Beverly Beat, and more at this Moth-inspired FREE live storytelling event hosted by our generous sponsor, Endicott College! Space is limited, so register today! Got a story you’d like to tell electronically, add it to our archives at https://app.yourarchive.com/beverlystories today! […]
As Beverly celebrates Bev400 and Massachusetts marks MA250, this 30-minute, object-based program explores the Rantoul family’s impact on local and national history. Through three objects from the Historic Beverly collection, Squire Rantoul’s apothecary chest, Hannah Rantoul’s couch, and a silhouette of reformer Robert Rantoul Jr., discover how medicine, home life, and civic leadership shaped Beverly […]
Are you fascinated by Beverly’s Revolutionary-era maritime history? Then this walking tour is for you! Join us as we explore historic Beverly, visiting the homes and former businesses of some of the city’s most famous privateers. Enjoy beautiful waterfront views as our knowledgeable guide brings the 18th century to life, describing how these locations looked […]
Step back into the 17th century and experience the sights, smells, and flavors of early New England at Historic Beverly’s First Friday program at the Balch House. Join us for a live hearth cooking demonstration in the c. 1680 kitchen of one of Beverly’s oldest surviving homes. Using period tools and techniques, our interpreters will […]
Join Historic Beverly for a lively and engaging Coffee & Conversation as we take a deep dive into the Civil War with our Archives & Research Manager, Jonathan Schuster. A longtime student of the war, Jonathan will share how his passion for Civil War history began and how it informs his work preserving and interpreting […]
You’ve loved our annual Holiday House Tour. Now we’re giving you another reason to love Historic Beverly house tours! In celebration of the Revolutionary War 250th anniversary (Rev250), Historic Beverly invites you to a one-time-only Revolutionary War House Tour, a special opportunity offered exclusively during this commemorative year. Step inside private historic homes connected to […]
4th Annual Warrior Weekend at Beverly High School, May 16–17 Revolutionary War encampment with Col. Bailey’s Regiment, musket and artillery demos, multiple military reenactments, American Red Cross Blood Drive, and Annual Touch-a-Truck on Sunday May 17.
General John Glover (1732-1797) has two extant homes: his elegant mansion in Glover Square in Marblehead, Massachusetts and his final home, a modest farmhouse, in Vinnin Square, Swampscott. Beverly was, in a sense, his third home, or at least a center of his business operations. Glover owned a wharf in Beverly where he outfitted the […]
Join us for a nosh and a toast to Beverly in this unique, one-of-a-kind collection of curios curated by North Shore native and Beverly legend Brian Kelly. This is an adults-only, circus-themed, ticketed event. Purchase Tickets Here
Have you ever wanted to be a pirate or perhaps a privateer? Join us at the Cabot House for this month’s 3 in 30, Historic Beverly’s fast-paced program exploring three fascinating artifacts in just thirty minutes. Held every third Thursday at 2:00 pm, this new series highlights objects from our collection that reveal Beverly’s role in […]
Join historian William Vodra for an author talk on Home Front Civil Wars: A Unitarian Minister’s Conflicts in 1860s Beverly, Massachusetts: The Diaries of Rev. John C. Kimball, Volume 1: 1860-1864 The Diaries of Rev. John C. Kimball, a compelling two-volume work that brings to life the turbulent social, political, and religious world of Civil War–era […]
Step into the past and discover the stories etched in stone at Beverly’s historic Central Cemetery. Join Historic Beverly for a guided walking tour exploring the lives of local men and women who experienced and helped shape the American Revolution. Tucked within this remarkable burial ground are the graves of soldiers, patriots, privateers, and civilians […]
Visit porches and lawns in Ryal Side and other spots from Downtown to Hale Farm for local, live music. Visit our Porchfest page to learn how to host a band or perform on a porch! Get ready to dance the day away!
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Registration link coming soon! Build a team or play on your own. Win bragging rights and a chance to win the grand prize! Discover Beverly through themed passports that highlight the city’s art, flavors, history and more. Take on challenges, visit local spots, and uncover hidden gems throughout our city. Play solo or with a […]
Time surely doesn't REALLY stand still but join us as we give it the old Beverly try for a day!
What better way to kick off Beverly Homecoming, originally created to welcome home veterans, than by bringing the travelling Vietnam Wall to Beverly. The wall will be set up at Beverly High School for viewing at the outset of Homecoming. The entire community will have the opportunity to welcome the Wall to our city and […]
Join us at Beverly Commons (across from the Library) for our first-ever Garden Party to celebrate the Garden City! This family-friendly event will have something for everyone, including food for purchase, entertainment, music, art installations, local vendors, and a Champagne Chateau for adult enjoyment! Garden party attire strongly encouraged. More Information
Come enjoy 15th Annual Harborfest! Educational activities, lawn games, live music, food, and climate awareness at Lynch Park. Free for all. Hosted by Beverly Harbor Management Authority.
Dog lovers and owners alike, join us for Bark in the Park, a family-friendly event celebrating the community and its canine companions. This free event is open to all! Enjoy […]
Step back in time and witness a defining moment in early American naval history at this immersive, free community celebration brought to you by Beverly 400+! Join us over two […]
Join Beverly 400+ and the Ohketeau Cultural Center for an afternoon of Traditional Native American dance, drumming, storytelling, and crafts. A family-friendly celebration honoring Indigenous culture, history, and community. Free […]
